Assistant Buyer

EVEREVE

Assistant Buyer managing product, vendor base, and financial goals for EVEREVE. Collaborating with teams and reporting into the Senior Buyer to drive business success.

Posted 6/26/2026full-timeEdina • Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $60,000 - $80,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The Assistant Buyer is responsible for overseeing a single category which includes selecting product, managing vendor base, and delivering on financial goals
Works with the buying team to the open to buy, margin performance and markdowns across all categories
Reports into the Senior Buyer and supports in the daily execution of driving the business
Must have a clear understanding of the EVEREVE customer and possess a passion for the product
Must have a working knowledge of retail math and the buying process
Spearheads the execution of strategic projects that support company initiatives
Manages inventory based on OTB and maintain proper unit and dollar levels for buying area of responsibilities
Partners with the buyer to ensure execution of the seasonal strategy, segmentation and trend direction
Excels in identifying and reacting to patterns
Negotiates with vendors for trade/markdown $ with slow sellers
Ensures short term and long term profitability by planning and adhering to overall EVEREVE margin expectations
Supports buyer as needed in daily logistics such as purchase order creation and other time sensitive tasks
Collaborates with business partners in planning, marketing, and design to ensure the right product is in the right place at the right time
Displays exceptional communication skills both internally and externally
Develops and maintains partnerships with vendors through sharing of selling information, transparent conversations and respectful and timely communication
Open to learning and creates a working environment where team members are encouraged to give feedback, ask questions, share ideas, and have a voice
Embodies the EVEREVE brand and our values of Humility, Empathy, Authenticity, Relationships, and Tenacity

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 2 years of buying support experience and/or graduate of a 4-year Retail Merchandising program
Bachelor’s Degree
Strong retail planning analytical skills
Proficient in Excel
Self-motivator who takes initiative and ownership over managing and completing tasks
Innovative thinker and problem solver with ability to implement improvements to existing processes
Meticulous attention to detail in operational execution
Easily adapts to work with frequent shifts in direction
Excellent organizational skills and interpersonal skills
Working knowledge of Excel

Benefits

Comp & perks

Self-Managed PTO: Time off is yours to plan and use as you need it
Affordable Health Insurance: 80% employer-paid premiums for medical and dental for team members; 50% covered for eligible partners, spouses and dependents
Parental Leave: Generous paid leave benefits for maternity, paternity and adoption to enjoy time with your growing family
Flex Spending Accounts: Benefit from pre-tax savings for out-of-pocket healthcare or dependent/daycare costs
Additional Insurance: Company paid life insurance and short-term disability
401k +5% Match: Contribute to your financial future and receive a 5% company match with immediate vesting upon enrollment
Fashion Discount: Enjoy a 30% discount on all merchandise purchased in-store or online, excluding Trendsend. EVEREVE team members are also eligible for a 30% discount online and in-store at Jaxen Grey
Flexible Work Model: Offers work from home flexibility with 4-day in-office presence to build connection with team members
Culture of Purpose: Experience a culture of purpose and growth rooted in our HEART Values – Humility, Empathy, Authenticity, Relationship and Tenacity

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Hard Skills & Tools

retail mathbuying processinventory managementfinancial analysisanalytical skillsproblem solvingoperational executionExcel

Soft Skills

communication skillsteam collaborationinitiativeattention to detailorganizational skillsadaptabilityinnovative thinkingrelationship building

Certifications

Bachelor’s DegreeRetail Merchandising program